How many times have you told someone you would take care of an issue, you said yes because you wanted to be nice, but felt embarrassed when you could not deliver? What do you think happened to the worth of “your word” in that occasion?

Perfect point, you can't be everyone's darling. This is something i just learned in the last few months. Everyone did come with their issues to me, while i just set my own issues on hold. This behavior just let to the growth of my own issues and me just declining everyone. So from now on, i'll just help with things i got space for.

Good article which nailed it!